Andre Marriner to ref derby....

[HL]

Andre Marriner chosen to referee Manchester derby

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Andre Marriner prepares to book Jamie Carragher at Anfield, while Wayne Rooney dispenses advice. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images


Andre Marriner has been appointed to referee the Premier League derby between Manchester City and Manchester United next Monday.
City's official website confirmed the news that the 41-year-old from Sheldon in the West Midlands will take charge of what is a decisive game in the title race at the Etihad Stadium.

Marriner's appointment will not be viewed as a controversial one given the fact that he has only issued five red cards in 25 games so far this season. He also took charge of the derby at Old Trafford last season that
Manchester United won 2-1 thanks to goals from Nani and Wayne Rooney.

City trail United by three points going into the game but with a superior goal difference, knowing a win would put them in control of their bid to win the title.

[Jangle]

A phone call from the boss is in order. No need to take any chances with this one.

[Hortical]

One day we will have refs who are objective and nuh show favortism to BoyUnited. Can there be a game where BoyU nuh get a free goal scoring opportunity via a bogus penalty?

[HL]

Paul Marins...piece below featuring the phone call between Sir Alex and the ref was a classic. It had me bending in laughter!!

5 minutes in extra time is typical for Man dis-United. An indication that the claim of unfair refs decision always benefit dis-United.

[Lazie]

One day we will have refs who are objective and nuh show favortism to BoyUnited. Can there be a game where BoyU nuh get a free goal scoring opportunity via a bogus penalty?

yuh nuh ... did you see that penalty yesterday?

[Lazie]

Paul Marins...piece below featuring the phone call between Sir Alex and the ref was a classic. It had me bending in laughter!!

5 minutes in extra time is typical for Man dis-United. An indication that the claim of unfair refs decision always benefit dis-United.

Come on now ppl? What was wrong with the 5 minutes? Normal time given is 3 minutes ... there were 6 goals plus subs? There were 4 minutes added on the Barca v Real Madrid game. How come no one had an issue with that?

[Paul Marin]

Paul Marins...piece below featuring the phone call between Sir Alex and the ref was a classic. It had me bending in laughter!!

5 minutes in extra time is typical for Man dis-United. An indication that the claim of unfair refs decision always benefit dis-United.

Is me seh dat or Peter? Either way, I totally agree with him. Andre Mariner...what a ting...Evra the liad goathead eeediat mussi vex true a Mariner same one that him did tell seh Suarez "called him names"...and look how wonderfully that one turned out. In all seriousness...I think City has a better chance with Mariner than with most of the alternatives...but every ref has his price. and Slurgie certainly has his checkbook open and ready!!!

[HL]

Peter/Paul...same ting.....


...but what's the rule for using a foreign ref in the EPL?

The ref who did the Barca v. R. Madrid would do a good job.

[Peter R]

If you want to join the group I have the perfect name for you- Barnabass

HL, your team just has to go out and execute...no, I don't mean with guns , just get your home win which we agreed you must take, you need it for momentum against Newcastle that has won six in a row(?) and trying to seal a Champions league spot... it won't be easy...

You can bet Sir A$lick has been prepping his team and MU will not be taking a 6-1 this time... the table is set... now serve di dinnah!

[Peter R]

I was watching ESPN soccernet press pass and the presenter asked Robbie Earle if he thought Mancini really believed that the season is over... Robbies's answer was to the effect... Mancini should leave the mind games to Sir Alex... LOL